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Portrait of Griffin, a self-described “poi dancer” with a set of her “poi”-- Maori for“ball”. “They are swung in intricate patterns around the body. They symbolize the earth, sun, moon, stars, fertility and the cycle of life.” She came to Asheville…

Portrait of Julian holding a hammered dulcimer. She brought it because she has played since she was a kid, it's a very unique instrument, and feels its a great representation of who she is. She has lived in Asheville since she was four years old, and…

Portrait of Zeren, who came to Asheville last summer.

Portrait of Peterson with an American and a Mexican flag.

Portrait of Alli Good with her son Oscar and a sculpture. She began showing her art after he was born.

Portrait of Davis with her camera. “It never leaves my side.” She is a native of Asheville and loves the culture and beauty of the mountains.

Portrait of Martin with an OM symbol, reflecting her “ongoing spiritual quest”. She came to Asheville in 1994 and loves the beauty, nature and people.

Portrait of Sherer and her Ankh tattoo, representing herself and her connection to “earth tone colors”. She came to Asheville in 1997, and considers it her "place of serenity".

Portrait of Worthen with a ukulele, the medium for her creative expression. She moved to Asheville in 1994.

Portrait of Reddie with “fire fingers”, which she describes as a “self-made fire prop” for her fire dance performances. She enjoys Asheville’s thriving arts culture, the “opportunities to research mycoremediation (breaking down wastes with…